Tangle-veined flies
- Pronunciation
- /TAN-guhl-VEEN-ed flies/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- Tangle-veined fly
- Plural
- Tangle-veined flies
Definition
A common name for flies (Diptera) whose wings exhibit a complex network of veins, often appearing tangled or interwoven.
Etymology
From the observation of their intricate wing venation.
Example
Tangle-veined flies are known for their delicate wing patterns, which resemble a complex web.